‘On the other hand, the Bills are now paying Cook a lot of money to keep him on the sideline more than half the time.’
BillsBeat - August 15, 2025
Bills top $1 billion in money spent in 2025 after James Cook extension
‘The Bills handed out extensions to Khalil Shakir, Christian Benford, Greg Rousseau, and Terrel Bernard at the beginning of the offseason. On top of that, they gave MVP quarterback Josh Allen a new deal, as well. Now, they’ve locked down running back James Cook on a four-year, $48 million extension. With this deal, the Bills have topped $600 million in money handed out this offseason in terms of total contract value to homegrown talent.’
From feel-good story to competitor, Buffalo Bills linebacker Joe Andreessen ready to take next step
‘“Sometimes kids don’t even know who you are, and their dad has to introduce them and tell them that they play for the Bills, their eyes light up,” Andreessen said this week following Wednesday’s training camp practice. “Hopefully, for the kids who are a little bit older, they can look towards me and see that anything is possible.”‘
Bills’ Robbins has mastered the mental game, and now he’s helping others
‘Robbins said he used to “think too much” on the field. So, after his rookie year, he decided to hire coaches to help with his mental game.’
Willful Wilkerson | The Journey of an NFL Journeyman
‘Wilkerson has played for five different NFL teams over six seasons.’
Bills sign DE Nelson Ceaser
‘The Bills are signing 6-foot-2, 254-pound defensive end Nelson Ceaser. The DE is in his second season in the league and signed with the Seahawks as an undrafted free agent in 2024. Ceaser spent time earlier this year in the UFL with the DC Defenders and San Antonio Brahamas.’
BillsBeat - August 14, 2025
'We paid now': James Cook signs contract extension with Bills to end hold-in
‘“I was just trying to protect myself,” Cook explained. “Just trying to stay healthy and get everything done before I can go out there and play with a clear mindset and just be locked in.”’
Analysis: Terry Pegula has spent big – now those who have been rewarded must deliver title
‘Pegula is the one who ultimately controls the purse strings, and he’s given Beane seemingly free reign to spend as big as necessary this offseason in an effort to sustain the Bills’ current run of success and take it to the next level.’
Buffalo Bills teammates react to James Cook's 4-year extension
‘“I’m really excited for him,” Johnson said. “See him with a little fresh legs, got a little extra to him today, so, I’m happy for him.”’
Bills franchise value continues to climb, now at nearly $6 billion
‘The Bills have now quadrupled in value since owner Terry Pegula bought the team for $1.4 billion in 2014.’
James Cook signs contract extension with Bills: What we know
‘Cook, is not exactly the most talkative player on the team, did sit down in front of reporters after practice wearing a big smile for most of the session.’
Bills head to Chicago severely shorthanded at WR: 4 observations from practice
‘“Yeah, you get a little bit … there is some level of frustration,” he said. “You always deal with things this time of year or through the course of a season and you adjust. That’s what we as coaches do and you can only control what you can control and in some ways same for the player. That pairing up is critical, probably more than any position on the field, offensively, defensively. If we want to be a good defense, you’ve got to have two safeties that can play football for you.”’
Buffalo Bills, James Cook agree on new four-year contract extension
‘In the end, the fourth-year running back and the Bills met at $12 million per season. The only two NFL running backs with more guaranteed money than Cook are All-Pro Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley and rookie Las Vegas Raiders running back Ashton Jeanty, who signed a fully guaranteed rookie deal in May.’
How the Buffalo Bills and James Cook finally landed on new contract
‘Cook played it cool for the cameras, but the uncertainty about his contract status affected him. He worked off to the side at the beginning of his hold-in but opted not to attend practice in any capacity from Aug. 4 until the Bills’ preseason opener. Cook took part in warm-ups before the Giants game but told the team he wouldn’t play.’
Jordan Poyer’s blunt five-word response about Dolphins jersey has Bills fans in stitches
‘“I don’t even want that,” said the safety.’